ILLINOIS TURF LATEST
PESTICIDE TEST
Drought - ANSWERS-An extended period of dry weather that usually
causes stress to turf
Endopyte - ANSWERS-A fungus living within cells of certain plants
that produces a toxin that kills or inhibits the growth of insects that eat it
Environment - ANSWERS-Our surroundings and the many life forms
contained therein,including soil,water,air,plants,humans,buildings,and
wildlife
Effective Swath Width - ANSWERS-The distance of each successive
swath should be offset to allow the edges of neighboring swaths to
overlap
Even flat-fan pattern - ANSWERS-A thin sheet of spray with uniform
deposits across its band width
Fairway - ANSWERS-The large central area of golf-course that a golf
ball should travel to get from the tee to the pin or the hole.This area is
mowed shorter and better maintained than adjoining turf areas
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, ILLINOIS TURF LATEST
PESTICIDE TEST
Fan-Spray Nozzle - ANSWERS-A nozzle designed to create a thin sheet
of spray with a specific spray angle
Flat-fan pattern - ANSWERS-A thin sheet of spray produced by a flat-
fan nozzle
Flow Meter - ANSWERS-a device that measures the volume of liquid
passing through a nozzle or hose in a given amount of time,ussually
gallon per min
Fibrous roots - ANSWERS-Roots that are thin and branching,forming a
system of roots
Foliar Application - ANSWERS-Application of a pesticide to the
stem,leaves,needles,or blades of a plant
Formulation - ANSWERS-The salable form of a pesticide including
active and inert ingredients.
Formulation application rate - ANSWERS-The amount of formulation
deposited per unit area
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, ILLINOIS TURF LATEST
PESTICIDE TEST
Frass - ANSWERS-Fecal matter produced and small clipped bits of
vegetation caused by insects
Fumigant - ANSWERS-A pesticide that functions as a gas. Many
fumigants are very toxic to humans
Fungicide - ANSWERS-A pesticide toxic to fungi
Fungus - ANSWERS-A small,typically multi celled organism.Some
fungi attack plants and cause plant diseases such as
rust,smuts,mildews,wilts, and leaf spots
Granular application - ANSWERS-An apparatus consisting of a
hopper,a metering device,directing the granuals to the specific target
area,such as row,bank,bed,or base of plants
Green - ANSWERS-The shortly mowed and highly maintained area of
grass around a golf-course hole
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PESTICIDE TEST
Drought - ANSWERS-An extended period of dry weather that usually
causes stress to turf
Endopyte - ANSWERS-A fungus living within cells of certain plants
that produces a toxin that kills or inhibits the growth of insects that eat it
Environment - ANSWERS-Our surroundings and the many life forms
contained therein,including soil,water,air,plants,humans,buildings,and
wildlife
Effective Swath Width - ANSWERS-The distance of each successive
swath should be offset to allow the edges of neighboring swaths to
overlap
Even flat-fan pattern - ANSWERS-A thin sheet of spray with uniform
deposits across its band width
Fairway - ANSWERS-The large central area of golf-course that a golf
ball should travel to get from the tee to the pin or the hole.This area is
mowed shorter and better maintained than adjoining turf areas
END OF
PAGE
1
, ILLINOIS TURF LATEST
PESTICIDE TEST
Fan-Spray Nozzle - ANSWERS-A nozzle designed to create a thin sheet
of spray with a specific spray angle
Flat-fan pattern - ANSWERS-A thin sheet of spray produced by a flat-
fan nozzle
Flow Meter - ANSWERS-a device that measures the volume of liquid
passing through a nozzle or hose in a given amount of time,ussually
gallon per min
Fibrous roots - ANSWERS-Roots that are thin and branching,forming a
system of roots
Foliar Application - ANSWERS-Application of a pesticide to the
stem,leaves,needles,or blades of a plant
Formulation - ANSWERS-The salable form of a pesticide including
active and inert ingredients.
Formulation application rate - ANSWERS-The amount of formulation
deposited per unit area
END OF
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, ILLINOIS TURF LATEST
PESTICIDE TEST
Frass - ANSWERS-Fecal matter produced and small clipped bits of
vegetation caused by insects
Fumigant - ANSWERS-A pesticide that functions as a gas. Many
fumigants are very toxic to humans
Fungicide - ANSWERS-A pesticide toxic to fungi
Fungus - ANSWERS-A small,typically multi celled organism.Some
fungi attack plants and cause plant diseases such as
rust,smuts,mildews,wilts, and leaf spots
Granular application - ANSWERS-An apparatus consisting of a
hopper,a metering device,directing the granuals to the specific target
area,such as row,bank,bed,or base of plants
Green - ANSWERS-The shortly mowed and highly maintained area of
grass around a golf-course hole
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